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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.40, 364.75 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.40, 364.75 and 121.50 is: 182.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.40 : 364.75 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.40/364.75 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.40x = 364.75 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.40x = 44,315.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,315.45/243.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.07

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